The 5-star prospect out of Southfield (Mich.) committed to Michigan State on national signing day, apparently to the dismay of his parents. His mother said she didn’t want Malik to go to Michigan State and his father said he preferred seeing him leave the state of Michigan altogether.

Still, McDowell went with his heart with his commitment. “I felt like (Michigan State) can get the best out of me,” said McDowell, who added that the recruiting process was “really stressful.”

And it’s not over for McDowell.

According to Rivals.com, McDowell was the only player on the site’s top 250 list who did not sign a letter of intent. Without signing the letter, he can still attend another college because his verbal pledge is non-binding.

On Monday, his father told Rivals.com that there’s a good chance Malik takes some unofficial visits.

“I know he is open to taking some unofficials to Florida State and Ohio State,” Greg McDowell told Rivals.com. “We plan on doing some unofficials and see if he and his mom can resolve this. It’s possible she’ll be open to Michigan State as well, so we’ll have to see.”

McDowell did not give a time frame for a final decision, but the signing period ends April 1.